UPDATE NOVEMBER 9, 2021, 4PM:
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Former South Dakota Gov. Frank Farrar was memorialized in a ceremony at the state Capitol today (Nov. 9, 2021). He died last month at the age of 92 after an injury to his head. Farrar was known as the “boy wonder” of South Dakota politics after he became the youngest person ever elected state attorney general in 1962. He became the state’s 24th governor six years later, running unopposed for the Republican nomination and easily winning the general election. He left politics to focus on banking and philanthropy, but remained a regular figure at South Dakota political events.
Gov. Kristi Noem has requested that all flags in the state be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, when Former Governor Farrar’s funeral service will be held in Britton.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s family at a public memorial service Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard speaks at former Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former Governor Frank Farrar’s daughter Mary Turner spoke at the public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor and First Lady Dennis and Linda Daugaard, Sandy and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden and First Gentleman and Governor Kristi Noem attended former Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar’s public memorial service was held Nov. 9, 2021, at the State Capitol in Pierre.
Images are screenshots of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s livestream of the service.
ORIGINAL INFORMATION NOVEMBER 9, 2021, 6AM:
Former Governor Frank L. Farrar will be honored at the South Dakota State Capitol today (Nov. 9, 2021).
Public viewing will be allowed from 7-11am CT. A memorial ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda is scheduled for 1-2pm.
Those wishing to pay their respects may enter the Capitol Building via the north doors (parking lot side). Access to the second-floor Rotunda will be closed at 11am to allow time to set up for the memorial ceremony. Access will begin at 12:30pm for that ceremony, again via the north doors. Circle Drive in front of the Capitol is closed and will remain closed to the public until after 3pm today.
Reverend Jason Mueller will officiate at the memorial ceremony. Mayor Clyde Fredrickson of Britton will offer a welcome. Remembrances will be offered by Governor Kristi Noem and Former Governor Dennis Daugaard. The ceremony will include musical performances by Kate Wismer, vocalist, accompanied by Peggy Davidson, pianist, both of Britton, and Shawn Cable, vocalist, of Sioux Falls.
The ceremony will conclude with members of the South Dakota National Guard along with South Dakota Highway Patrol carrying the casket down the front steps of the Capitol. As the procession exits the Capitol, there will be a 21-gun salute and taps.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
Former South Dakota Governor Frank L. Farrar was brought into the State Capitol Nov. 8, 2021, by South Dakota National Guardsmen and State Highway Patrol Troopers. There was a small ceremony with members of Governor Farrar’s family. He was then lying in state, and his casket was guarded by an honor guard of SDNG soldiers and Highway Patrol troopers through the night.
Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Kristi Noem.
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